How to Subscribe to or Access the American University Law Review

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The American University Law Review (AULR) is a student-run law journal published at American University Washington College of Law. You can subscribe through the SUBSCRIBE link on its website, aulawreview.org, and you can read published content—articles, comments, and forum pieces—directly on the site by volume and issue. The homepage does not list subscription prices or payment platforms, so check the subscribe page itself for current rates and options.

What you'll find on the site

AULR publishes several types of content, organized by volume and issue:

  • Articles — full-length scholarly pieces by academics and practitioners
  • Comments — student-authored pieces, typically shorter and often tied to a specific doctrinal problem
  • Forum — a separate online component for shorter, timely commentary

Recent examples from the homepage show the range: Volume 75, Issue 6 includes articles such as The Leasehold World by Jeffrey Manns and Lawbreaking as a Method of Competition by Sandeep Vaheesan, plus a student comment on marital prerequisites in state adoption laws. The Forum section carries pieces like a critique of EPA PFAS regulatory rollbacks under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

How to subscribe

  1. Go to aulawreview.org and locate the SUBSCRIBE link in the site navigation.
  2. Follow the link to the subscription page at aulawreview.org/subscribe/.
  3. Review the terms there—pricing, format (print, digital, or both), and payment method are handled on that page, not the homepage.

If you're unsure whether a subscription is what you need, note that current and archived volumes appear to be readable online through the site, so you may be able to access much of the content without subscribing.

Accessing content without subscribing

The homepage links directly to individual pieces by volume and issue, each with a "Read More" link. This suggests the journal's published content is browsable online. If you're looking for a specific article, the volume/issue structure is the fastest route: identify the volume and issue number, then scan the table of contents for that issue.

Events and symposia

AULR hosts recurring events that are open to the broader legal community:

Event Description
Annual Federal Circuit Symposium Brings together judges, scholars, and practitioners for discussion of Federal Circuit legal issues
Annual Symposium A broader annual event with scholars, practitioners, and students
DEI in the Law Panel A panel on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession

These are separate from the journal's published content but may be of interest if you follow AULR's work.

If you want to submit rather than read

Submission guidelines and contact information are typically reachable through the site's navigation. The homepage itself doesn't display them, so look for a submissions or contact link. Note that AULR is student-edited, which affects both its editorial process and its submission windows.

Quick answers

  • Where do I subscribe? The SUBSCRIBE link at aulawreview.org/subscribe/.
  • How much does it cost? Not stated on the homepage—check the subscribe page.
  • Can I read articles free online? The site links to individual articles by volume and issue, but the homepage doesn't explicitly state access terms. Test a link to confirm.
  • Who publishes it? Students at American University Washington College of Law.